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Dual stiffness Malecot (Stamey) catheter

  • S. M. Tadavarthy
  • , C. Coleman
  • , D. Hunter
  • , W. R. Castaneda-Zuniga
  • , K. Amplatz

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Abstract

A new catheter with a soft plastic shaft and a stiff mushroom has been developed for drainage of various fluid-filled cavities. It can be introduced with a flexible guidewire system. Its dual stiffness provides greater comfort for and acceptance by the patient.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)225
Number of pages1
JournalRadiology
Volume152
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1984
Externally publishedYes

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